Leo is a good entertainer with interesting twists you wouldn't guess, applauds Divya Nair.
It was an emotional evening for many film folk, as they won the top awards at the 25th IIFA ceremony in Jaipur.
*The designer was all praise for Henson. 'Taraji is a luminous force -- magnetic, unapologetic and unforgettable. We wanted the gown to feel like it was carved from light itself. Sculpted, but not rigid. Sensual, but powerful.'
Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.
The second seasons of OTT's two best shows, Paatal Lok and Severance, coming up. Sukanya Verma lists your options.
Here's some sizzle from the IIFA Utsavam night, which was dedicated to the south film industries of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
'The value of a human being is being lost. That's my biggest worry.'
'Once I started acting, I gradually started liking it and the perks that come with it.'
This is Deepika's first time at the BAFTAs and she treated fans with a glimpse of her look on social media.
'After I am done with cricket, my first goal is to direct a movie.'
The Bhootnii is just never thrilling, frightening or funny enough to pass itself off as a horror comedy, notes Deepa Gahlot.
The sequel factor seems to have worked, as audiences have given a thumbs up to the film.
'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.'
'My health is allowing me to work harder compared to the previous two years.' 'I'm grateful for that.'
Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, whose ethereal beauty and acting talent made her a popular choice for many 90s films and earned her a loyal fan base, has firmly denied rumours linking her to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray after an old video of the two went viral.
Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight.
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
What's unforgiving about Season two is the way the ever-so-entertaining Venkatesh Daggubati is under-utilised, complains Mayur Sanap.
In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.
'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.'
From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.
Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.
Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.
'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'
Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim Fahadh, who is married to Fahadh Faasil, recently penned a heartfelt note on social media, explaining her absence from work and public engagements.
Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.
'When Shahid, Ishaan and I are together, it is a madhouse because we are all performers.'
Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com captures some beautiful moments from the many events of 2023, when the stars weren't looking.
'If you respect people, if you accommodate people, these are good attributes to have.' 'Like the whole world is a mixed bag of people, our industry is the same.'
'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.'
'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.'
'I found a story that merged my two passions, history and law. I couldn't have found a better story for my debut film.'
Housefull 5 is the most idiotic thing I've watched this year so far, asserts Sukanya Verma.
Kiran Rao shares pictures of the Eid celebrations at Aamir Khan's mother Zeenat Hussain's home.
'More than the shooting dabbas which we take with us, it's about what's going in their school dabbas.'
Indian celebrities and designers are ruling the show on the red carpet.
Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.
Shaheed was Manoj Kumar's first patriotic success. This small-budget black-and-white film had enormous impact, besides laying the foundation for Manoj's famous flag-waving Mr Bharat image that was strengthened by a string of subsequent films like Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti.
It's safe to say that Marvel is back, raves Varun Khanvilkar.
Bromance is a fun film that doesn't take itself too seriously, observes Arjun Menon.
